US Bridges

Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.12 W SR 49 · Structure no. 049170

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,119 by 2030. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Road
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location01.12 W SR 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6239, -87.0673
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,254 (2021)
Projected traffic8,119 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.